Finding the Third Proportional to 209,898 and 450,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,898 and 450,900 is: 968,617.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,898 : 450,900 = 450,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,898/450,900 = 450,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,898x = 450,900 × 450,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,898x = 203,310,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,310,810,000/209,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,617.19
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